What an ordeal!  I went in for a  bowel resection surgery on April 27th and now I am finally home. I had some complications.  I had three abscesses that popped up so I had to have drains put in.  The first one did the trick, but then there was in my back that wasn’t drain like they wanted it to so another drain was put in.  I got that drain taken out today.  I was praying really hard that I wouldn’t have another drain put in, but unfortunately I had to have a drain put in where the first was put in.  I hope this one does the trick. I made a deal with the doctor. I would let him put this drain in and I would get to go home.  It’s not a bad deal. I will have home health care checking on me and I go back next Thursday for a CT scan to see if the drain is working.  I don’t usually solicit prayers, but I really could use them.  I just want this all to be over with. I am just glad that I am home.  Being in the hospital almost a month is enough to drive a person crazy. I wrote a lot while I was there and despite what people think watching TV and eating in bed is no picnic.  It is nice to be able to walk around without having to push an IV pole around.  When Bill came to get me today, he said let’s blow this joint.  That’s exactly how I felt. I am sure he is glad that he doesn’t have to drive down every day to see me.  It can be quite a chore.  I am just thankful that my mom is here to help with the boys and take care of things around the house.  Bill has been awesome throughout all of this especially as he is finishing up two college courses plus working.  I don’t think you ever realize how much family means until you are away from them.  When I got home today, Baden gave me a big hug and if I sat on the couch he would come and snuggle with me.  When Billy got home from school, he ran in the house and gave me a big hug and a kiss. I am just so thankful to be home and I want to stay!